The Chicago Bears being (6-3) certainly helps these Reacts confidence surveys skew positively, but I hope the culture shift we’ve been witnessing this season is a big part of it as well. The energy, excitement,

The Bears are proving they can win football games despite being without one key defensive starter. Could a trade be coming this offseason?

Whether it’s fighting through injuries or lining up at running back, DJ Moore is willing to do whatever it takes for the Chicago Bears. Is the banged-up receiver playing Sunday?

Our Take: The Athletic’s theme for the week for each team is their breakout player. For the Bears, that is obviously quarterback Caleb Williams. He has had his ups and downs this season, but with Ben Johnson at the helm, Williams is showing that he could be a star in the league in short order.

The Minnesota Vikings have struggled to find balance and consistency on offense this season. The Chicago Bears present an opportunity to do so.

Taking the NFC North and not giving it back was what GM Ryan Poles announced would be a goal but it seems the execution has strayed from the plan.

The budding rivalry hasn’t bloomed through their first year-and-a-half in the league together. Williams is making progress, but McCarthy is just getting started. The La Grange Park native has played only four career games.